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What CUA Fin Aid Are You Eligible For?

The total cost of attendance at CUA can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students get some form of financial assistance. This might be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.

The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from Catholic University of America.

On This Page You'll Find:

  • Financial Aid for First Years
  • Scholarships & Grants for First Years
  • Financial Assistance by Income
  • How Many Students Get Scholarships?
  • CUA Important Links
  • Additional Financial Aid Resources

How Much Financial Aid is Available?

Catholic University of America's average financial aid deal for incoming freshmen is $36,939. About 97.0% of new students receive some money for college, most of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.

College Discounts

Financial aid helps decrease the cost, or the "sticker" price of the college. However, be aware that the only true college discount are scholarships & grants.

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What About Student Debt?

We feel that loan debt really should be thought of as an "outcome" instead of "aid". Read more about student loan debt at CUA.

How Much Is Offered in Scholarships & Grants?

The numbers below refer to aid that is provided by Catholic University of America.

97.0% of incoming freshmen (807 total) were given scholarships at Catholic University of America, averaging $26,373 per student. This ranks in the top 20th percentile of all schools in the nation.

As well as scholarships, 13.0% of freshmen (109 total) received federal grant aid, averaging $6,171 a person.

Check out the typical quantity of grants and scholarships first years receive by looking at the chart below.

Scholarships vs. Grants

Grants are usually based on need while scholarships are based on merit or ability.

Financial Aid per Family Income

The chart below shows grant and scholarship allocations by income for first year students receiving any kind of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.

Income LevelPercent of FreshmanAverage Assistance
Income 0-30k6.4%$37,964
Income 30k-48k3.5%$37,428
Income 48k-75k6.0%$34,873
Income 75k-110k9.2%$29,893
Income 110k +32.2%$25,690
Title IV Aid

The graph above shows undergrads who are receiving Title IV aid which is federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more.

$26,052 is the Average Amount an Undergraduate Receives in Scholarships or Grants

Of the 3,332 undergraduates at Catholic University of America around 88.0% (2,916 total) obtain some sort of grant aid. The typical amount granted was $26,052.

Looking for Detail About Tuition and Fees Costs?

Go to the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.

Financial Aid Links from Catholic University of America

Financial Aid Department Websitehttps://www.catholic.edu/admission/undergraduate/first-year-students/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.catholic.edu/admission/undergraduate/first-year-students/financial-aid/calculating-aid/net-price-calculator.html
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